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50 | =head2 alchemy |
50 | =head2 alchemy |
51 | |
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52 | You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and |
52 | You can identify potions, containers, and different kinds of ore and |
53 | mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly |
53 | mineral, mix potions and create other stuff (such as gold, weapons, deadly |
54 | monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron |
54 | monsters killing him/her etc.) from other ingredients using a cauldron |
55 | (L<$ARCH/misc/Container/cauldron.base.111.png>). |
55 | L<$ARCH/misc/Container/cauldron.base.111.png>. |
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57 | To identify alchemy stuff you have to stand over it or have it in your inventory and |
57 | To identify alchemy stuff you have to stand over it or have it in your inventory and |
58 | issue the command C<use_skill alchemy>. The alchemy items will be identified. Some might |
58 | issue the command C<use_skill alchemy>. The alchemy items will be identified. Some might |
59 | not get identified if your alchemy level is too low. |
59 | not get identified if your alchemy level is too low. |
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61 | A higher alchemy level will also help you to estimate the value of items better. |
61 | A higher alchemy level will also help you to estimate the value of items better. |
62 | |
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63 | To create something new, for example some dust or potion, you have to get a B<cauldron>. |
63 | To create something new, for example some dust or potion, you have to get a B<cauldron>. |
64 | You find these in shops, guilds and some appartments. Some alchemy shops also let you use |
64 | You find these in shops, guilds and some appartments. Some alchemy shops also let you use |
65 | their cauldron for a fee. All you need now is to know what items creates which other item. |
65 | their cauldron for a fee. All you need now is to know what items creates which other item. |
66 | You learn the ingredients this by finding receipes. It is B<very important> that you B<identify> |
66 | You learn the ingredients this by finding recipes. It is B<very important> that you B<identify> |
67 | all ingredients for a receipe before using them! |
67 | all ingredients for a recipe before using them! |
68 | |
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69 | For a start you could try to make B<water of the wise>: |
69 | For a start you could try to make B<water of the wise>: |
70 | Get 7 water bottles (filled), identify them, put them in a cauldron, do C<use_skill alchemy>. |
70 | Get 7 water bottles (filled), identify them, put them in a cauldron, do C<use_skill alchemy>. |
71 | If everything worked there should be B<water of the wise> in the cauldron now. |
71 | If everything worked there should be B<water of the wise> in the cauldron now. |
72 | Congratulations, your first alchemy was done! |
72 | Congratulations, your first alchemy was done! |
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91 | =head2 bowyer |
91 | =head2 bowyer |
92 | |
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93 | You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and |
93 | You can identify missile weapons and missiles such as arrows, bolts and |
94 | bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients |
94 | bows. One can also create special bows and arrows from other ingredients |
95 | using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy> |
95 | using the bowyer skill like the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy> |
96 | skill and a B<workbench> (L<$ARCH/misc/Container/workbench.base.111.png>) |
96 | skill and a B<workbench> L<$ARCH/misc/Container/workbench.base.111.png> |
97 | (you just have to find out a recipe). |
97 | (you just have to find out a recipe). |
98 | |
98 | |
99 | =head2 clawing |
99 | =head2 clawing |
100 | |
100 | |
101 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
101 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
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165 | you become visible. |
165 | you become visible. |
166 | |
166 | |
167 | =head2 jeweler |
167 | =head2 jeweler |
168 | |
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169 | You can identify amulets, rings and talismans. One can also improve magic |
169 | You can identify amulets, rings and talismans. One can also improve magic |
170 | rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses using the alchemy |
170 | rings or enchant non-magic rings to give them stat bonuses, this works |
171 | skill and a B<jeweler's workbench>. |
171 | similar to the L<alchemy skill|skill_description/alchemy>, only that |
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172 | you need to put the ingredients in a B<jeweler's workbench>. |
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173 | |
173 | =head2 jumping |
174 | =head2 jumping |
174 | |
175 | |
175 | You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected |
176 | You can "skip" over one, two or three spaces in the selected |
176 | direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength|stat_Str> and |
177 | direction. Distance depends on weight carried, L<strength|stat_Str> and |
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184 | levels) most deadly of the hand-to-hand attacks available. |
185 | levels) most deadly of the hand-to-hand attacks available. |
185 | |
186 | |
186 | =head2 climbing |
187 | =head2 climbing |
187 | |
188 | |
188 | Having this skill allows you to move faster through hilly areas than players |
189 | Having this skill allows you to move faster through hilly areas than players |
189 | without this skill. |
190 | without this skill. B<Note:> You can't gain experience in this skill. Having |
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191 | this skill is enough to move faster. |
190 | |
192 | |
191 | =head2 literacy |
193 | =head2 literacy |
192 | |
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193 | You can identify books and scrolls that you hold. Since scrolls are |
195 | You can identify books and scrolls that you hold. Since scrolls are |
194 | currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills. |
196 | currently always identified, this is not the greatest of skills. |
195 | |
197 | |
196 | =head2 lockpicking |
198 | =head2 lockpicking |
197 | |
199 | |
198 | You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some |
200 | You may "pick locks" (open doors). You need to have readied some |
199 | B<lockpicks> to use this skill. |
201 | B<lockpicks> to use this skill. |
200 | |
202 | |
201 | =head2 meditation |
203 | =head2 meditation |
202 | |
204 | |
203 | Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate. Player must first strip |
205 | Player can regain mana/hp at an accelerated rate by C<use_skill meditation>, |
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206 | the L<praying skill|skill_description/praying>. Player must first strip |
204 | off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk" |
207 | off encumbering armour however. This skill is only available to the "monk" |
205 | character class. |
208 | character class. |
206 | |
209 | |
207 | =head2 one handed weapons |
210 | =head2 one handed weapons |
208 | |
211 | |
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216 | Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys. |
219 | Wield and ready the weapon by applying it and use the fire and direction keys. |
217 | |
220 | |
218 | =head2 missile weapons |
221 | =head2 missile weapons |
219 | |
222 | |
220 | The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow). |
223 | The user is capabale of making attacks with ranged weapons (eg bow, crossbow). |
221 | Fire arrows by applying a bow and using teh fire and direction keys. To fire |
224 | Fire arrows by applying a bow and using the fire and direction keys. To fire |
222 | specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark |
225 | specific arrows to kill a monster that is weak against a certain arrow, mark |
223 | this arrow and fire. |
226 | this arrow and fire. |
224 | |
227 | |
225 | =head2 mountaineer |
228 | =head2 mountaineer |
226 | |
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235 | L<charisma|stat_Cha> and level. |
238 | L<charisma|stat_Cha> and level. |
236 | |
239 | |
237 | =head2 praying |
240 | =head2 praying |
238 | |
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239 | You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be |
242 | You are allowed to cast "cleric" spells. In addition, this skill may be |
240 | used to accelerate the accumulation of grace. This skill may be either |
243 | used to accelerate the accumulation of grace by C<use_skill praying>. |
241 | learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or acquired |
244 | This skill may be either learned (e.g. using a L<skill scroll>) or |
242 | through the use of a B<holy symbol>. |
245 | acquired through the use of a B<holy symbol>. |
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247 | One of the best spells to start is the 'holy word' spell and later, |
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248 | if you find it, the 'banishment' spell, which is much stronger. |
243 | |
249 | |
244 | =head2 punching |
250 | =head2 punching |
245 | |
251 | |
246 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
252 | You can make a "bare-handed attack". Damage is based on the user's |
247 | L<strength|stat_Str> and level. This is the most feeble of the |
253 | L<strength|stat_Str> and level. This is the most feeble of the |
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252 | You can search (more effectively) for traps. This is not a "passive" |
258 | You can search (more effectively) for traps. This is not a "passive" |
253 | skill, it must be applied in order to gain the advantage in discovering |
259 | skill, it must be applied in order to gain the advantage in discovering |
254 | traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into |
260 | traps, or actively used when in vicinity of a trap. To use it, fire into |
255 | any direction. |
261 | any direction. |
256 | |
262 | |
257 | =head2 disarm |
263 | =head2 disarm traps |
258 | |
264 | |
259 | You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill). |
265 | You can disarm previously discovered traps (for example, with the B<find traps> skill). |
260 | |
266 | |
261 | =head2 sense curse |
267 | =head2 sense curse |
262 | |
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281 | =head2 stealing |
287 | =head2 stealing |
282 | |
288 | |
283 | You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other |
289 | You can take items from the inventory of NPCs, monsters and maybe other |
284 | players. |
290 | players. |
285 | |
291 | |
286 | =head2 thaumathurgy |
292 | =head2 thaumaturgy |
287 | |
293 | |
288 | You can identify rods, wands and horns that you are holding, and, with |
294 | You can identify rods, wands and horns that you are holding, and, with |
289 | the help of a B<thaumaturgists workbench> and the alchemy skill, create |
295 | the help of a B<thaumaturgists workbench> and the alchemy skill, create |
290 | those things. |
296 | those things. |
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